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SIM Swap Scam in India 2026: How to Spot and Stop It
SIM swap fraud lets a scammer hijack your number, intercept every OTP, and drain bank accounts. Red flags, prevention, and what to do if it happens.
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The first four steps, in order
- 1
Borrow a phone now
Yours is dead because the SIM moved. Do not wait for signal.
- 2
Freeze UPI and cards
Call every bank you hold an account with.
- 3
Change your email password
From a clean device. Email is the reset path for everything.
- 4
Call 1930 and your operator
Report the unauthorised swap to both.
1930 is the national cyber crime helpline, 24/7. Reporting fast is the single biggest factor in getting money back. Call now
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